Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Other
- Police Check
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Please submit a cover letter highlighting your desire and qualifications for joining the Board,
along with a resume describing your achievements, experience, and background.
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Accessible by public transit
Volunteer Board Member
3 hours
/ monthly
2 year period
About the Organization: Founded initially as the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association (CCCSA) in 1978, and rebranded in 2021 as Diversecities, we are a community-based organization with the mission to create an inclusive and supportive society where all people have full and equitable access to all aspects of Canadian society. Our vision is to continue working on making Calgary and surrounding areas a welcoming home for immigrants of any cultural and ethnic origin, where they can feel meaningfully engaged in the community. We take part in building a more inclusive society by addressing cultural, social, economic, and language barriers, and acting as a bridge to private and public institutions. Diversecities is a community service organization that assists Calgarians in four key life areas: (a) economic integration, (b) social connection, (c) well-being, and (d) learning. These four key life areas are addressed through delivering programs and services that form Diversecities’ five pillars: Law & Advocacy, Bridge to the Community, Child & Youth, Health & Wellness, and Food Security. About the Role: Diversecities is looking for two (2) new members to join Diversecities' Board of Directors. Volunteer Board Members are responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and support to the organization. The Board functions at the strategic level, focusing on expanding our visibility, advocacy, fund development, networking, and supporting community development. We invite diverse, multicultural individuals with a passion to contribute and a willingness to champion our goals among your network and larger community. We are particularly looking for candidates with a financial background, or passion and experience in working with multicultural communities. Financial background with a preference for CPA designation (desired but not mandatory). Previous experience on a volunteer Board of Directors is recommended but not mandatory. Diversecities is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Persons with relevant lived experience, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples, Black people, and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse gender identities are encouraged to submit their applications.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Diversecities Volunteer Board of Directors are expected to serve a two (2) year period, with the opportunity to renew their terms. Board Members meet on the third Monday of each month, for two to three hours per session, alternating in-person and virtual meetings.
Certification or Education Required
• Business development experience • Risk Analysis and management • Health and community services • Fundraising background with strong business and community networks • A commitment to philanthropy, especially philanthropy that can support the growth of social enterprise. • Passion to contribute and willingness to champion our goals among your network and the larger community.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Gain experience in organization governance and community development. • Provide guidance and strategic support to the organization through different committees. • Apply time, skills and interest towards an important cause. • Represent the organization at a number of different community events, galas, social gatherings, and meetings.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Other
- Police Check
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Please submit a cover letter highlighting your desire and qualifications for joining the Board,
along with a resume describing your achievements, experience, and background.
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Accessible by public transit